μῦθοι Mythoi
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  • general *Kittredge Witchcraft 144, 463 n. 50.
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Filed under Magic object indicates desired place.

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Magic object shows place where person has been killedMagic arrow indicates desired place. (Cf. D1092.)Magic wand (twig) locates hidden treasure. (Cf. D954, D1254, D1254.2.)Saint's bachall discovers gold. (Cf. D1277.)Bell indicates place for settlement. Remains dumb until place destined for saint's final settlement is reached. (Cf. D1213, D1314.1.2, D1314.2.1.)Loaf of bread locates drowned man. Floated on water comes to rest directly over corpse. (Cf. D1031.1.)Magic plant (flower) shows location of treasure. (Cf. D965, D975.)Jewels aid in search for treasure. (Cf. D1071.)Magic cloth leads owner to lost horses. (Cf. D1051.)Fiery pillar guides person (to church). (Cf. D1271.)Seat-pillars thrown in the sea (with god's image) indicate where to settleCoffin lands where the dead is to be buried, and his son to settleStar indicates location of newborn heroFour balls given to each of four impoverished men point out places where they should dig. (Cf. 1256.)Dried root sprouts when planted to indicate spot where holy man should set up his abode. (Cf. D967.)
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Hand-of-glory. Magic candle made of criminal's hand

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